Learning a new language requires a lot of time, but not necessarily a lot of money. Whether you're traveling to a foreign ...

The English language is bursting with colorful expressions that come from strange and surprising places. Many of them once had literal meanings that the general public has long since forgotten. This ...

In a friend group, there's always that one person who loves to state the obvious, but sometimes it's helpful. These types of people use their common sense when trying to solve a problem or plan ...

In an age that celebrates "open dialogue," we still sabotage it every day with throwaway lines. Some phrases feel efficient but end up erasing curiosity. The result? Empty exchanges where no one's ...

If your starter word contains a J, rethink your strategy. Here are the most commonly used letters in the alphabet. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is ...